Role of rifampin for treatment of orthopedic implant-related staphylococcal infections: a randomized controlled trial

Article Abstract:

Long-term rifampin therapy for three to six months may be effective in treating staphylococcal infections around orthopedic implants. Traditionally, these infections are hard to treat and often the implant must be removed. Researchers evaluated long-term rifampin and ciprofloxacin compared to ciprofloxacin and placebo in 33 patients with staphylococcal infection around their implant. Of the 24 who completed the study, cure rates were 100% in the rifampin-ciprofloxacin group and 58% in the placebo-ciprofloxacin group. Five patients who dropped out were also successfully treated with rifampin.

Evaluation, Complications and side effects, Staphylococcal infections, Rifampin, Orthopedic implants

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A 24-Year-Old Woman With Anorexia Nervosa

Article Abstract:

Anorexia nervosa may be associated with significant medical and psychological dysfunction. Patients with the eating disorder fall below 85% of the lowest normal weight for their height and age, are fearful of gaining weight, and often have a disordered body image. There may be genetic, physiologic, behavioral, and family factors related to anorexia. Treatment often includes psychotherapy, antidepressant medication, and systematic dietary modification. A 24-year-old woman with a seven-year history of the eating disorder describes her condition, and physicians discuss it.

Care and treatment, Case studies, Eating disorders

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Fluoxetine after weight restoration in anorexia nervosa: A randomized controlled trial

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A test was conducted to determine whether antidepressant fluoxetine could promote recovery and prolong time-to-relapse among patients with anorexia nervosa following weight restoration. The study failed to demonstrate any benefit from fluoxetine in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa following weight restoration.

United States, Dosage and administration, Antidepressants, Fluoxetine, Clinical report

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